So, you’ve put in all the work to get the house market ready, we’ve taken professional photos and video, we’re marketed the house for a couple of weeks to build up interest, and we’re ready to go live. Now what?

For everything that has been on your “I’ll get to that eventually” list…now is the time. The good news is that you know your home better than anyone else. It’s best to fix these things while you can, either by yourself or with a handyman.

l the inspections are done, the utilities have been ordered to transfer over, and the bank has all their required documents. Here are those important final steps that take you from home buyer, to home owner.

There are many home inspections for different reasons, but the standard inspection checks to make sure appliances and major systems (hot water, HVAC, etc.) work, and examines windows, roofs, and plumbing for any visible damage or malfunctions.